Lake Worth man accused of stealing parts from NPB boat facility

NORTH PALM BEACH — A man found hiding in bushes was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing parts from a boat storage facility.

Village police arrested Andy Barrios Ramos, 25, of suburban Lake Worth on charges of burglary, grand theft and resisting an officer without violence. He remained at the Palm Beach County Jail Wednesday in lieu of $30,000 bail.

Ramos’ arrest came after officers responded to Nautical Ventures on Shore Court early Tuesday after a witness reported seeing a suspicious person near boats being stored at the facility.

Officers set up a perimeter and found a man crouched behind a bush. The man, later identified as Ramos, tried to run away but was quickly apprehended, police said. Officers inspected the area and found six lower motor units from boats placed near the fence line of the business and an apartment building.

Police found keys to a Ford Expedition in Ramos’ possession and had the vehicle towed. Ramos was taken to the village police station, where he was advised of his rights and then questioned. He reportedly told police he works in construction and the vehicle belonged to his boss.

He denied taking boat parts and refused to continue speaking without a lawyer, police said.